Hanwha Q CELLS Appoints Daniel JW Jeong as new Global Chief Technology Officer Updated On Sat, Jul 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Hanwha Q CELLS has announced the appointment of Dr. Daniel JW Jeong as new Global Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”). Dr. Jeong had previously held a number of leading management positions in the field of solar R&D with vast experience in solar technology innovation and commercialization before joining Hanwha. He has been the Company’s global Head […] Read more
Meet the Ultra-thin photovoltaics that are flexible enough to wrap around a pencil Updated On Wed, Jun 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers in South Korea have developed flexible photovoltaic that could power wearable electronics like fitness trackers, smartwatches and smart glasses in future. The ultra-thin photovoltaics are flexible enough to wrap around the average pencil. The researchers have presented the report results in the journal Applied Physics Letters, from AIP Publishing. “Our photovoltaic is about 1 […] Read more
UNSW engineers set a new world record in solar cell efficiency Updated On Thu, May 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Engineers at the University of New South Wales have developed a new solar cell configuration that is 34.5 percent efficient at converting unfocused sunlight into electricity. The new solar cell is 44 percent better than the previous record – made by Alta Devices of the USA, which reached 24% efficiency with a larger solar array. […] Read more
Delta introduces M80U Photovoltaic (PV) inverter Updated On Wed, May 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Delta has introduced M80U Photovoltaic (PV) inverter. The company is touting it as the world’s first wall mount 80kW string inverter. The M80U is a grid-tied, 3-phase and transformerless inverter that converts direct current (DC) output from a photovoltaic system into a utility frequency alternating current (AC) with efficiency of 98.8 percent, allowing it to […] Read more
Solar Cell Efficiency Questions Finally Finds an Answer Updated On Tue, Apr 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy The enigmatic material – spiro-OMeTAD has been cloak-and-dagger for around two decades. Despite research efforts, its utility of this material has constrained till hole-transporting material in perovskite and dye-sensitized solar cells. But latest study has resurrected the potential of spiro-OMeTAD determining the future of solar cells. This time, a team have grown single crys tals […] Read more
Quercus and Swiss Life Asset Managers acquires Antin Solar Investments and its Solar Photovoltaic Asset Portfolio Updated On Tue, Apr 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Quercus Assets Selection and Swiss Life Asset Managers have announced the successful completion of deal to acquire Antin Solar Investments (ASI) and its 77.1 MW Solar Photovoltaic Asset Portfolio in 50:50 joint ventures. ASI now operates as Azienda Solare Italiana Spa. Last year on December 18, the joint venture called Quercus Swiss Life Italian Solar […] Read more
Panasonic launches two high-performance photovoltaic HIT modules Updated On Mon, Apr 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Panasonic has launched two high-efficiency solar photovoltaic HIT modules — including high-efficiency 96 cell panels. The photovoltaic modules from house of Panasonic HIT N330 and N325 achieves up to 36% higher yield per square foot, and help lower the installation and balance of system costs per KW over conventional panels. The panels use a hetero-junction […] Read more
TU Graz researchers developing solar cell + battery hybrid Updated On Fri, Apr 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy The SolaBat project backed by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), is entering into almost new research territory. A research team, led by Illie Hanzu from TU Graz’s Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Materials, is making battery and solar cell hybrid out of two single systems which will not only be able to convert […] Read more
Xerox working on digital printing process for mass production of solar photovoltaic systems Updated On Sat, Mar 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Xerox’s R&D-focused subsidiary PARC is developing a new digital printing process for mass-production of cheaper concentrated photovoltaic systems. These systems are expected to increase efficiency of solar cells by using lens, which can distillate sunlight on small cells. Price of solar module has already dropped sharply in the past, but increase in efficiency may cut […] Read more
